Intern

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Overview:

Internship with Alternatives, Inc. will allow the Intern to grow and learn the corrections industry. Alternatives, Inc. is seeking an intern looking to learn and assist in a variety of areas within the Agency. The internship should be a mutually beneficial role for the intern to expand their educational knowledge and for the agency to flourish.

Interns are expected to assist as needed and uphold confidentiality standards, based on Agency policy.

Interns will receive guidance, training, and mentoring from professionals in planning and carrying out various activities, tasks, and assignments.

Specific Duties:

The Intern will fulfill the following duties:

1. Perform clerical duties, maintain files, and organize documents as needed.
2. Copy, fax, email, and communicate reports and documents as needed.
3. Assist in recording minutes, memos, and notes for meetings.
4. Database management and information recording.
5. Assist residents in a variety of areas within the Agency. Shadow multiple departments and positions to learn a variety of tasks.
6. Assist management based on Agency needs and priorities.
7. Notify treatment/case management staff of resident issues through use of incident reports.
8. Be aware of restrictions that apply to some residents (i.e., Sex Offenders, Violent Offenders, and Offenders with Temporary Restraining Orders).
9. Attend meetings as assigned to ensure Agency efficiency.
10. Read the shift notes daily to keep informed of resident issues.
11. Intervene and assist in resident crisis management.

Other:

1. The Intern is responsible for informing their supervisor of significant developments related to Alternatives, Inc. Such issues are to be reported expediently, based on his/her assessment of the importance of the issue. Examples include:

2. Any resident/client involvement in the legal system or in violation of program rules and regulations.

3. Threats of legal action.

4. Public Relations problems.

5. Resident/client complaints.

6. Fraternization issues.

7. Medical incidents/accidents.

8. Repair requirements on van or facility.

9. Schedule changes, leave requests, reporting in sick and any unauthorized departures from the office.

10. Any suspected or confirmed violation of agency rules by clients.

11. The Intern is expected to report to his/her supervisor in an expedient fashion all areas of noncompliance with program procedures, along with suggested remedial plans or interventions.

12. The Intern is expected to be flexible in assuming new duties and schedule changes. He/she is to be creative in establishing or modifying program operation procedures and obtaining approval of the appropriate authority before implementation.

13. Assume all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

1. High School diploma; Must be enrolled in an accredited university/college program

2. Ability to communicate with offenders in a firm, empathetic fashion.

3. Excellent writing and verbal skills

4. Proficient computer skills Including Microsoft Office

5. A current valid Montana drivers license.

PREFERRED:

1. Experience working with offenders and/or experience working in a residential treatment facility.

2. Ability to type 40 words per minute.

3. Experience in word processing and database management.

4. Experience and demonstrated ability in records management.